Venture Academy

Summary:

Venture Academy is a public high school located in Zeeland, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 82 students. Despite being part of the Zeeland Public Schools district, which is ranked 105 out of 606 districts in Michigan, Venture Academy consistently underperforms compared to its neighboring high schools.

Venture Academy's academic performance is significantly lower than the surrounding schools, ranking 667 out of 735 Michigan high schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school also faces concerning challenges, including a high dropout rate of up to 32.4% and an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 73.2% in the same year. Additionally, Venture Academy's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, reaching a low of 56.7% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly lower than the high graduation rates of other Zeeland Public Schools and nearby Hudsonville High School.

Despite these challenges, Venture Academy serves a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Zeeland West and Zeeland East High Schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students. However, the school's spending per student is lower than the surrounding high-performing schools, suggesting that targeted interventions and support could potentially improve student outcomes at Venture Academy.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3390 100th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464-9604

(616) 748-4740

District: Zeeland Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,769

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 82

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.2%

Hispanic:

34.1%

Asian:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Venture Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Venture Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Venture Academy has the smallest high school student body size in the Zeeland Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (62.2%), Hispanic (34.1%), Asian (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Zeeland Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Venture Academy is 20. 1 high schools in the Zeeland Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Venture Academy employs 4.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Venture Academy is $10,769, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Zeeland Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Venture Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Zeeland Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Zeeland Public Schools 74^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Venture Academy

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Rank History for all students at Venture Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2010	8.82	689^th	765	9.9%
2013	10.20	716^th	805	11.1%
2015	17.36	679^th	832	18.4%
2016	35.64	524^th	852	38.5%
2017	6.74	712^th	835	14.7%
2018	27.70	568^th	824	31.1%
2019	9.35	599^th	666	10.1%
2023	10.64	667^th	735	9.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Venture Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	46.77	377^th	755	50.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Venture Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	24.03	525^th	710	26.1%
2023	17.06	514^th	611	15.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Venture Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	40.76	421^st	707	40.5%

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Rank History for White students at Venture Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.09	492^nd	708	30.5%
2023	9.56	610^th	647	5.7%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Venture Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	47	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	50
2005	31	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	37
2006	24	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	28
2007	19	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	27
2008	25	n/a	n/a	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	1	29
2009	26	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	28
2010	26	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	29
2011	25	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	29
2012	28	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	32
2013	23	1	0	6	0	0	0	0	30
2014	26	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	32
2015	74	2	2	24	1	0	6	0	109
2016	73	2	2	26	1	0	4	0	108
2017	56	2	1	22	1	0	6	0	88
2018	59	2	2	14	1	0	3	0	81
2019	61	1	1	16	1	0	6	0	86
2020	51	1	2	26	0	1	5	0	86
2021	42	0	3	20	0	0	5	0	70
2022	47	2	5	25	0	0	1	0	80
2023	51	0	2	28	0	0	1	0	82

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Venture Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	50	3.0	16.7	30
2005	37	2.0	18.5	37.8
2006	28	1.0	28.0	0
2007	27	2.0	13.5	34.6
2008	29	2.0	14.5	25
2009	28	2.0	14.0	32.1
2010	29	2.0	14.5	34.5
2011	29	2.0	14.5	44.8
2012	32	2.0	16.0	46.9
2013	30	2.0	15.0	50
2014	32	2.0	16.0	40.6
2015	109	4.0	27.2	25.7
2016	108	5.0	21.6	26.9
2017	88	3.8	23.1	36.4
2018	81	3.8	21.3	44.4
2019	86	3.9	22.0	44.2
2020	86	4.0	21.5	53.5
2021	70	4.2	16.6	55.7
2022	80	4.0	20.0	51.3
2023	82	4.1	20.0	48.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Venture Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	50	3.0	16.7	30
2005	37	2.0	18.5	37.8
2006	28	1.0	28.0	0
2007	27	2.0	13.5	34.6
2008	29	2.0	14.5	25
2009	28	2.0	14.0	32.1
2010	29	2.0	14.5	34.5
2011	29	2.0	14.5	44.8
2012	32	2.0	16.0	46.9
2013	30	2.0	15.0	50
2014	32	2.0	16.0	40.6
2015	109	4.0	27.2	25.7
2016	108	5.0	21.6	26.9
2017	88	3.8	23.1	36.4
2018	81	3.8	21.3	44.4
2019	86	3.9	22.0	44.2
2020	86	4.0	21.5	53.5
2021	70	4.2	16.6	55.7
2022	80	4.0	20.0	51.3
2023	82	4.1	20.0	48.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Venture Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$335 (3.4%)	$9,560 (96.6%)	$9,895
2020	$329 (3.4%)	$9,235 (96.6%)	$9,564
2021	$423 (3.7%)	$11,104 (96.3%)	$11,526
2022	$1,305 (11.9%)	$9,697 (88.1%)	$11,002
2023	$356 (3.3%)	$10,414 (96.7%)	$10,769

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Venture Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 599^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 667^th of 735 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Venture Academy)	23.8	13.2	10.6%
11th Grade Social Studies (Zeeland Public Schools)	54.6	55.3	0.7%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Venture Academy)	23.8	25.6	1.8%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Zeeland Public Schools)	61	62.4	1.4%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	86	82	4.7%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	16	28	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	61	51	16.4%
Two or More Races	6	1	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.2%	48.8%	4.6%

Schools Near Venture Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Venture Academy	Public	9-12	3390 100th Ave	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Zeeland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 748-4740	82	4	20.0	48.8%	51 (62.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (34.1%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)													$10,769	$356	$10,414
Zeeland West High School	Public	9-12	3390 100th Ave	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Zeeland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 748-4500	976	48	20.2	23.2%	726 (74.4%)	18 (1.8%)	150 (15.4%)	46 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	34 (3.5%)	82.7	95^th of 743 public high schools	87.2%		82.6	99^th of 735 public high schools	86.5%	4			65.0	38.5						46.8		63.8	$15,445	$1,561	$13,884
Zeeland East High School	Public	9-12	3333 96th Ave	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Zeeland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 748-3100	973	55	17.6	22.3%	740 (76.1%)	12 (1.2%)	142 (14.6%)	42 (4.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.6%)	80.1	115^th of 743 public high schools	84.5%		81.5	112^th of 735 public high schools	84.8%	3			64.3	36.5						44.6		62.7	$14,606	$1,006	$13,601
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute	Public, Charter	6-12	12263 James St	Holland	49424	Ottawa County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 393-4450	8	1	8.5		1 (12.5%)	3 (37.5%)	4 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$35,466	$20,109	$15,357
Black River Public School MiddleHigh	Public, Charter	6-12	491 Columbia Ave	Holland	49423	Ottawa County	Black River Public School	Yes	No	No	No	(616) 355-0055	546	43	12.7	25.5%	342 (62.6%)	13 (2.4%)	123 (22.5%)	29 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.1%)	94.4	33^rd of 743 public high schools	95.6%		91.7	42^nd of 735 public high schools	94.3%	9	95.8	70.8	82.7	46.7	70.4	59.2	44.4	38.2	58.7	64.6	50.0	63.3	$13,148	$1,918	$11,229
Careerline Technical Center	Public	11-12	13663 Port Sheldon St	Holland	49424	Ottawa County	Ottawa Area Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 738-8950	0	35	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Holland High School	Public	8-12	600 Van Raalte Ave	Holland	49423	Ottawa County	Holland City School District	No	No	No	No	(616) 494-5082	962	55	17.5	63.9%	317 (33.0%)	77 (8.0%)	478 (49.7%)	41 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	46 (4.8%)	39.6	424^th of 743 public high schools	42.9%		45.8	383^rd of 735 public high schools	47.9%	41			45.1	20.9						34.1		27.9	$19,156	$2,045	$17,112
Holland Virtual Technical High School	Public	6-12	600 Van Raalte Ave	Holland	49423	Ottawa County	Holland City School District	No	No	No	No	(616) 494-5051	42	1	42.0	71.4%	8 (19.0%)	4 (9.5%)	26 (61.9%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.1%)								(n/a)													$12,945	$754	$12,191
Dunes Alternative High School	Public	9-12	3600 152nd Ave	Holland	49424	Ottawa County	West Ottawa Public School District	No	No	No	No	(616) 786-1100	49	2	20.4	71.4%	14 (28.6%)	6 (12.2%)	25 (51.0%)	2 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.1%)								(n/a)													$13,256	$514	$12,743
West Ottawa High School Campus	Public	9-12	3685 Butternut Dr	Holland	49424	Ottawa County	West Ottawa Public School District	No	No	No	No	(616) 786-1100	2,196	109	20.2	50.6%	940 (42.8%)	65 (3.0%)	890 (40.5%)	182 (8.3%)	7 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	110 (5.0%)	69.4	180^th of 743 public high schools	75.8%		64.7	216^th of 735 public high schools	70.6%	36			53.0	30.6						48.8		49.2	$14,092	$947	$13,145

Frequently Asked Questions about Venture Academy

What district is Venture Academy in?

Zeeland Public Schools

How many students attend Venture Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 82 students attended Venture Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Venture Academy?

Students at Venture Academy are 62% White, 34% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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